Wisconsin Rapids
City in Wood County, Wisconsin
Wisconsin Rapids is a city in Wood County, Wisconsin, with 18,877 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,027 ft (313 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Port Edwards, 2.7 miles SW.
- 18,877residents (2020 Census)
- 1,027 ftelevation · 313 m
- 13.9 sq miland area · 36.0 km²
- 1,358 / sq mipopulation density
- 54469ZIP code
About Wisconsin Rapids
Wisconsin Rapids is a city in and the county seat of Wood County, Wisconsin, United States, along the Wisconsin River. The population was 18,877 at the 2020 census. It is a principal city of the Marshfield–Wisconsin Rapids micropolitan statistical area, which includes all of Wood County and had a population of 74,207 in 2020.
The city was established in the late 1830s as the series of rapids along the Wisconsin River provided good sites for water-driven sawmills, and nearby forests held pine lumber to be sawed and floated down the river. After the lumber dwindled, the waterpower drove electric generators and various other enterprises–particularly paper mills.
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Living in Wisconsin Rapids
- Median household income
- $55,253
- Median home value
- $131,900
- Median rent
- $888/mo
- Median age
- 38.3
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Wisconsin Rapids had 18,877 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 18,877 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,358 per sq mi (524 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wisconsin Rapids at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Wood County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 18,877 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.90 sq mi (36.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.88 sq mi (2.28 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,027 ft (313 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.3929° N, 89.8267° W |
| ZIP code | 54469 |
| Official website | wirapids.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5588200 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wisconsin Rapids
- Port Edwards2.7 mi SW
- Biron3.7 mi NE
- Lake Wazeecha4.1 mi E
- Nekoosa6.8 mi SW
- Rudolph7.3 mi N
- Vesper9.2 mi NW
- Ceex Haci10.3 mi SW
- Lake Camelot12.8 mi S
- Lake Sherwood13.0 mi S
- Lake Arrowhead13.1 mi S
- Junction City14.2 mi N
- Arpin14.3 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wisconsin Rapids
What county is Wisconsin Rapids in?
Wisconsin Rapids is in Wood County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Wisconsin Rapids, WI?
18,877 people lived in Wisconsin Rapids at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wisconsin Rapids, WI?
The ZIP code of Wisconsin Rapids is 54469.
What is the elevation of Wisconsin Rapids?
1,027 feet (313 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wisconsin Rapids?
Port Edwards (2.7 mi), Biron (3.7 mi), Lake Wazeecha (4.1 mi), Nekoosa (6.8 mi), Rudolph (7.3 mi).
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